The fall of Bashar Al-Assad shows that no amount of force can freeze history forever. Every autocratic regime will fall.
But will they be succeeded by other authoritarian regimes? That will be determined by how they fall.
This is the reason to build multiethnic, horizontal revolutionary movements that can play a role in the changes ahead.
The more that ordinary Syrians from all backgrounds and walks of life participate in the next phase of the revolution—the less that it is dictated by money, weapons, and agendas outside of Syria—the less bloody it will likely be.
As the millions of refugees who were forced to flee Syria make their way home, we hope that they will play a part in this.
Tonight, we give thanks for every soldier who deserted rather than fighting for a dictator. May their refusals inspire others, in turn, not to kill or die for things that are unworthy of humanity.
Burn every prison.
Topple every oppressor.
Some background on the situation:
https://crimethinc.com/Syria2024